New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-30
'N1cOLL ENTERS THE FIGHT.
LOO ACCEPTS THE THREE NOMINATIONS
'n' FOR DISTRICr-ATTORNEY.
..rrrRs TO THE CITIZENS. THE REPUBLICANS AND
,pvIxG HALI-HE TELLS WHAT THE sTkUG-
GLE IN THE CITY MEANs-READY
tn LEAD THE BATTLE.

-...;a;nc officers of the citizens mass-mceting at
60. Union. the Republican County Convention
.bo County Convention of the Irving Hall
N.-noc,aey accepting the nomination for District
...n,nev rendered by all of them Mr.. Nicoll
,..,v defines his position in relation TO the issues
- .he canvass and wisely avoids the error into
:.h older heads have sometimes fallen Of writ
~ ,onc and rambling letters where few we'll
.hosen words will better express what there is
% Ia said The entire correspondence follows.
A., xIcoII CLEARLY STATES TIE ISSUES
brief letter Charles II. Marshall announces
4. N, Nicol the enthusiastic action Of the meet
- citizens without distinction of party MIR.
xrsou in his reply states his views in regard to
~. rnr;sinc against corruption in office and in
'".cs in good set terms. These letters are as
follows:
pvIlyCPY NICoIL esq
~ s,x: have the honor to inform you that at
m.s,inr OF Independent citizens, irrespective OF
-, b.d at the Cooper Union on the evening OF tue
oos,S,r,t YOU were unanimously nominated TOT tue
.s,. a, District Attorney of the County. hciose
VIM che resolutions adopted by the meeting. ana re-
,sia yours very respectfully.
CHARLES H. MARSHAL, Chairman.
No 80 Broad,cay oct. 20. 1887.
~ Ill.,. Cu,a,,s H. MARSHALL, Chairman, etc.
MAN
..,p Of YOUR letter OF tho 29h instant informing mo
en-, a, wa.,meetin. OF Independent citizens hold al
Union in this city, the evening OF the 2eth
inst iva, unanimously nominated 10 Tue once 81
Dis riot Attorney. beg also to acRho" INC i0'P'
of a COPY OF the resolutions adopted oy 'ha' meouns
yonr nomination is my assurance that my conduct In
ac ba. the approval Of the great mass OF my fellow
citizens. which. next to the eon'c'ou'ne'' VI u"'
4. the highest possible reward fer pubic service
1oanro, I'm, regard the action OF your meeting as
.mons from the body OF the people TO enter the lists
As their candidate against the arbitrary bosses ana cor
rupt rings which they believe have thwarted their Will
and although NY preference often expressed has been to
resume the ~ actioe OF my profession Should faii
in my duty citizen il did net meet the just expecta
lions OF the people and heartily espsuse the cause or
which they have made me. for this occasion, their
champion.
There two grave issues presented by your action to
the people OF City OF NewYerk Tue first deals with
their pride aud honor
The wave municipal reform which has been sweeping
across Uuied states started from this CITY In 1885,
when the great conspiracy among tho Aldermen OF 1884
was uuearihed and land bare the OF al Indignant
yubio Encouraged by the vigorous prosecution and
conviction OF faithless public servants In New-lsrg'
many ether the United States are now cndesvSr
INK to shake oil the grasp OF official corruption ahd 10
bring 10 justice tie beirayers OF the people
The soon To submitted 70 the people OF THIS
ei,y Is whether they shall call halt IN the prosecution
se Very reforms which thoy have inaucurated ana by
submtngto domination OF those forces which were
srayed against the prosecution OF bribc-givers and
not only surrender their government
10 the worst in municps politics but dis
courage all attempts similar publication among sister
uss.
There is another issue not less grave of which in this
,en,est by the accident OF my situation have been
made the exponent.
I do not think that any man should be rewarded by
otLer advantage for doing his simple and
,byi ous duty IN public office. The esteem which the
faithful performance OF official duty wins from all good
,t,en Is all he has right to expect II he does less
han his duty he should cast cut But IL is different
matter altogether when man. whose duty In once MAS
required hi 10 pursue corrupt officials OF mis- own poi
,al household and great malefactsrs whose ~iekeo
influence rami0es political societies singled cut LOT
daughter and sought TO be consigned to tho political
ieath which all along threatened by some ana pre-
hcisd by others Shall other men. similarly situated
md particularly young men, whs may he animated ny
u,t ambition TO enter the public service be taught that
ervility 10 bosses is the only passport 10 prssneh
md their efNnce the Inevitable path to POLITICAL 90
,tructsn. shall they receive sehc encouragement
pursue the path Of official duty unnfuenccdb by JromiSes
threats or in Such issue rises above any
mere personal considerations and Involves the ~ncie
OF the city govsrnnent
Your nomination embsdeus me to appeal from tho
verdict OF the and the influences which suirouhu
him 70 the masses Of tho great Democratic parry VI
vhich an member. II suiboldsns me 10 appeal !"
hat great body OF Republican eitzen. VII" nS'e
already through their regular csnvent'oh hsnorod INC
with nomiustion Many Of them arc associated with
vou In this cause 80 deeply involving tho honor OF our
beloved city, and grashsd by their enthusiastic
support
1t enlboldens ns to appeal TO the wageworIsrs who
have grown npationt under boss aud oooils govern
men, and tho resulting Discrimination In the aaninis-
traon OF the law IN aud cut Of courts In favor OF the
rich and powerful ADD against the poor and weak And
Il BY the s"r4ges Of tho psops shall 10 chosen Dis
tric Attorney shall eudezver 10 administer the penal
laws OF in this county With oppression TO mono
and with Justice all Animated oy that purpose and
spirit the rues Of my official hfe shall be
ls-The resoluc prosecution OF all offenders against
the laws.
2d-No quarter TO public thisvea
3d-No submission to tho dictaton OF Doodle bossss.
4th-No distinction Of persons in courts OF justice but
The same law for rich and poor
Believing that you associated yourselves tOgeiher
md the arduous sbors Of paitcsl CANVASS
order that this great city may enjoy snoh sdDns'
ration OF the laws against crime have tho honor 10
lcce pit your nomnatio., with my wsrmest appreciation
If your expressions Of confidence aud esteem. Your
,bedieut servant DE- LANcEY NIcoLI-
No ia Eosi Irenhtsepenu.st, Oct 70. 1857.
,HE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION GREAT HONOR
Colonel :. Van Rensselaer, Cruger's letter in
orming Mr. Nicoll that he has been nominated by
he Republicans is brief and TO the point. In
cspOnsc Mr.. Nicoll makes graceful alusion 10 the
high character OF such cOmmendatiOn Of his acts
= public officer by men opposed 70 him in politics
md tells why he accepts such a nomination. These
letters follow:
DEAnsK: In accordance with the instructions Of the
Republican County Convention We take pleasure In To-
fsrmiAg you our nemin alton for District Attorney
Inciossd please copy OF the resolutions adopted BY
the convsaon the evening OF tho 18th Instant We
$main respectfully yours.
svR CkUGER.
Chairman Republican County Convention
W. II. BELLAHY, Secretary.
Finn A~nm Hotel. Oct 81. 1887.
Hon. DIX LAScEY NIcoL.
10 Hos. s. V. K. CRUGER, Chairman Republican County
Contention.
DEAR SIR: Ibeg to ackno wledge the receipt OF your
Asstef OF October 81. 1887 advising OF my p0nn&-